Hymns:Come follow Me the Savior spake

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Come follow Me the Savior spake
Title "Come, follow Me," the Savior spake
Author
Composer Bartholomäus Gesius, c. 1555-1613
Published
Orig. Key D Major
Orig. Language
Meter 87 87 88
Melody
1st Line "Come, follow Me," the Savior spake
Scriptures 1 Peter 2:21-25

"Come, follow Me," the Savior spake

Lyrics

  1. "Come, follow Me," the Savior spake,
    "All in My way abiding;
    Deny yourselves, the world forsake,
    Obey My call and guiding.
    O bear the cross, whate'er betide,
    Take my example for your guide.
  2. "I am the Light, I light the way,
    A godly life displaying;
    I bid you walk as in the day;
    I keep your feet from straying.
    I am the way, and well I show
    How you must sojourn here below.
  3. "My heart abounds in lowliness,
    My soul with love is glowing;
    And gracious words My lips express,
    With meekness overflowing.
    My heart, My mind, My strength, My all,
    To God I yield, on Him I call.
  4. "I teach you how to shun and flee
    What harms your soul's salvation,
    Your heart from ev'ry guile to free,
    From sin and its temptation.
    I am the refuge of the soul
    And lead you to your heav'nly goal."
  5. Then let us follow Christ, our Lord,
    And take the cross appointed
    And, firmly clinging to His Word,
    In suff'ring be undaunted.
    For those who bear the battle's strain
    The crown of heav'nly life obtain.

Hymnal Instances

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References

  1. ↑ Hymnary.org (2009). "Instances: "Come, Follow Me," the Savior Spake". 
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